Original German WWII Named Tornister M39 Cowhide Backpack by Ludwig Krumm A.G. - dated 1941 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets so the handguard is original

so the handguard is original as well

but the closing mechanism on the case is broken off at the end

which still had the thicker brim

NEW - YORK

which definitely looks to have had some components swapped out at arsenal at some point

Original German WWII Named Tornister M39 Cowhide Backpack by Ludwig Krumm A.G. - dated 1941 MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets so the handguard is originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. These cowhide covered rucksacks were known as the Tornister (Knapsack) Model 39 (developed in 1939), which was developed from the earlier Model 34. Unlike the M34, the M39 does not have attached shoulder straps, and is instead intended to attach to the infantry Y straps using the quick release clip rings that are fitted at the four corners of the knapsack, much like an A Frame. These are often described as being